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Chinese Cultural Fair on Feb. 8
Taste traditional Chinese tea and food from area Chinese restaurants Feb. 8 at UNMC’s first-ever Chinese Cultural Fair.
Feb 7, 2013
UNMC study suggests vitamin D could reduce lung inflammation in asthma, COPD
New research suggests that vitamin D may be important for humans exposed to agricultural organic dust.
Feb 7, 2013
Plans for pediatrics in the Durham Outpatient Center
On March 4, a new sign will be displayed in pediatrics at the Durham Outpatient Center. Find out why.
Feb 6, 2013
Wellness Wednesday – Alternatives to hysterectomy and Decathlon activity
Today’s Wellness Wednesday highlights fibroids and alternative treatments for women (a Feb. 19 Olson Center brown bag) and the next group activity in the UNMC Decathlon.
Feb 6, 2013
Spotlight on new faculty – Ghada Soliman, M.D., Ph.D.
Ghada Soliman, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor, health promotion, social, and behavioral health, College of Public Health, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.
Feb 6, 2013
‘The Alliance’ in focus – Meet Kevin Harkins
Today we meet Kevin Harkins, a junior at Omaha South Magnet School.
Feb 6, 2013
A day in the life …Finally out
The UNMC Gay-Straight Alliance, a new student group, invited psychiatrist, alum and author Loren Olson, M.D., to be the headliner.
Feb 6, 2013
Studies show need for primary care nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are poised to help fill the gap created by the shortage of primary care physicians in Nebraska as more people gain access to health care through the Affordable Care Act. But just like with primary care physicians, there is a shortage of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the state. […]
Feb 6, 2013
UNMC to hold three-part zombie series at Omaha Community Playhouse
Do real life zombies exist? Want to know more about zombies and how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Sunday Bloody Sunday conversation series, Feb. 17, March 3 and 10 at the Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St. The conversations take place immediately following […]
Feb 6, 2013
Migraine victims suffer in silence, only half seek treatment
Of those who suffer the debilitating side effects of migraine headaches, less than half get diagnosed.
Feb 5, 2013